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Thy Kingdom Come!Verse of the week to live by:“Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.” (John 20:31). Bible Readings 2025, Week 18; April 28-May 4.April 28; 1 Kgs 7-9;...

"The Easter service was fabulous! Christ is alive! The tomb is empty! He is risen indeed! We had a powerful experience of reflecting on Jesus’ resurrection and its...

"The oldest and most reliable versions of the Gospel of Mark end in an odd way. They end with the women coming to the tomb and hearing from the angels that Jesus has...

"Across our staff and volunteer teams, there is a collective release of held breaths as we celebrate a wonderful Easter weekend and the completion of a major church...

"We have been given the power to live exceptional lives through God’s love and can bring God into others’ lives. God delivers peace and strength. We are called to...

"When we rest in the Lord, we find peace that the world aches to have, that it aches to hold. Peace is so fleeting for so many people. For too many, it seems to...

"The Lord Jesus wanted to take His disciples to a secluded place for rest, in a region called Bethsaida by the Sea of Galilee. This was after they had returned from...

"There are many forms of hunger that we see around us. There is the ache to be loved, the addictive hunger for pleasure, the desperate seeking after recognition and...

"Most of our church family knows Mel Neville and his wife Eileen, who have dedicated their time and their love to RB Community for many years. \n\nMel and Eileen grew...

"Ever watch a couple of people talking in a pub or bar, and, as one starts into what is clearly a longer statement, the other person’s elbows get gently planted on...

"In the sermon last week, I loved the connection of the Preschool Art Show and how that illustrates the importance of the creative process over the perfect end...

"April 1-30 Collecting Infant & Toddler Necessities\nApril 6 Drive thru Grocery Collection for Salvation...

"God is beyond our imagining! We get to experience love, creation, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. We were able to experience this during our service last week as we had...

"I think one of the best things we can learn is the confidence of knowing that we may not be right. Charles Schultz, the famous “Peanuts” cartoonist, collected a...

"Dear Parents, Grandparents, and...

"Progress is happening, and we couldn’t be more grateful! Over the past few months, more than 40 incredible volunteers have poured their time, skill, and heart into...

"Centering Prayer Seminar\nApr. 26, 8:30AM - 12:30PM | St Bart's Episcopal...

"Our story comes down to one element, from which all the other elements of our story grow. This element is resurrection.\n \nThere is a reason that one third of all...

"God is everywhere and always. He is with everyone to speak to us about His love. Even in darkness, God is present. In Acts 17, Paul used the familiarity of the...

"We appreciate the opportunity to share art created by small, developing hands in our preschool.\n\nParticipating in art is a growing and learning experience for our...

"And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be...

"When we repent from our sins, when we turn away from the way the world acts and the way that we have joined the world in their attitudes and actions, and we turn...

"Holiness is powerful and separates God from darkness. Holiness can impact our lives and cause us to act with greater patience. Isaiah 57 refers to comfort and...

"We are blessed with another member of our church family who grew up in RB Community and finds the roots of his faith here. Noah Campillo came to us in 6th grade and...

"One of the tenets of our Christian theology is that we worship a Triune God. This concept seems simple enough; we worship God our Creator, Jesus Christ our Savior,...

"Over the season of Lent we will consider the nature of God. \n\nSo, when we consider the nature of God, we want to recognize, as closely as we can, what God does tell...

"Last week, we experienced a unique and deeply reflective service with time to pause and truly listen to God's voice. Through scripture and hymns, we journeyed into...

"The word “Lent” means spring. As the cool of winter fades we begin to see sprouts of green and the promise of coming color from plants and flowers. The 40 days of...

"Our Sanctuary will come alive with music, laughter, and heartfelt storytelling one month from now as our incredible Youth Theater and Music team presents...

"Living the Call: Joy was the theme last week to emphasize service, humility, and spiritual disciplines. Jesus gave us an example of being a servant when he washed...

"The search for stability underlies most of our desires. We aim for security, relationship, affection, regular financial growth, and even patterns of exercise,...

"Come Help Us Pack 30,000 Meals\nMarch 22 – Upper Parking...

"When I returned from my Sabbatical leave at the end of January I felt like I was living in a different country than the one I left in December. You may feel that...

"1. The Man Was Very...

"What are the chances that I would be taking notes about the sermon and reading the next chapter of a book about spiritual formation on the same day? Both emphasized...

"The Pastor Nominating Committee continues to meet regularly. Since our last update, we have reviewed 38 applications, we have requested additional information, are...

"How you do imagine worship?\n \nMy family has often expressed some wonder, over the years, of why worship is something that fits into my life all the time. By that, I...

"The most streamed show in the United States last year, with 55.62 billion views, was an Australian cartoon about anthropomorphic dogs called “Bluey.” If you have...

"We are trying to find freedom from materialism and live a simpler life. We try to stop buying so much and accumulating so many things in our homes. We have so much...

"Friends of mine, pastors, are writing long statements about how to respond to the political situation in DC. In our church, I’m sure, we have people who are...

"Winter Camp is almost here! From February 14 to 17, our Middle School and High School students will head to Thousand Pines for adventure, worship, and spiritual...

"How are you doing with that? I don’t usually make New Year Resolutions because I have a history of not maintaining them especially when it focuses on weight loss....

"Last week’s sermon by Tim Wazny explored the theme of faith and its transformative power within our community. It reminds me of the powerful stories the Mission...

"“Well done, good and faithful servant.”\n\nThese words of Jesus are repeated at so many funerals and in so many obituaries, because, for those remaining, they...

"It’s a busy season at the preschool. (Is there any other type of season when you work with young children?) It’s a time of year when we see big changes in the...

"Last week the sermon was about the significance of Jesus’ baptism. I liked the words of the song “Come to the Waters,” which said, “Let all who thirsts, let all who...

"I have a friend who has walked away from Christianity. It breaks my heart and it challenges me in many ways. One of the ways it challenges me is in keeping in...

"Liz’s Interview with Pastor...

"One of the benefits of time is the pursuit of study. Taking the time to examine and to consider what we observe, to reflect on what we read, helps us to walk into...

"This past year has been a season of connection, celebration, and incredible moments in our Family Ministry. From cozy campfires at Family Camp to the vibrant...

"The world is divided and we are in disagreement, however, we can be united in Christ. We are called to love Jesus, and we can embrace his mindset. The early church...

"It’s the beginning of my mini-Sabbatical, a time to rejuvenate my soul, to relax my mind, to regain some strength, and focus my heart. Rest is such a crucial part...

"Helping Hands has been a Congregational Care ministry of RB Community since 1995.\n\nOur volunteers help with minor home repairs, such as replacing hard to reach...

"Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church (RBCPC) located in beautiful San Diego is a vibrant, diverse, and growing community of faith, committed to serving God...

"In 2017, when I was asked to be the volunteer coordinator for our Outreach Ministry, the plan was to get the congregation more involved through service projects in...

"Hopefully, you each got to receive some gifts this season and got to give some. I certainly had a great time celebrating with our family and also got the chance to...

"Attending the Sunday service and both the 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM Christmas Eve services was a truly uplifting experience. Each service offered unique insights with the...

"On Christmas Eve we light the fifth candle in our Advent Wreath – the Christ Candle. “I am the Light of the World” is what we remember in that moment. We also...

"Waiting is such a glorious experience.\n\nHA!\n \nYeah… not really… unless you’re waiting for something that is glorious. Think of awaiting the opening notes of a...

"The apostle Paul, a man transformed by God's grace, envisioned a world where everyone would know and love God. This new creation is not just a future hope, but a...

"It was my husband, not me…I swear! But yes, the old, “Don’t be naughty because Santa is watching,” tactic was used in my household last week. My four-year-old...

"I have a single figure from a Nativity scene. He usually stands with his arms crossed comfortably in front of him, bending just slightly with a warm smile on his...

"We want to have an impact. We need to stop, reflect, and take time to think about what we can do. During Advent, we can ponder where we are and look forward to how...

"When you look at the following ways our congregation has helped to provide for those in need within our local communities you should feel very good … not in a...

"We can live a life of love and forgiveness and share God’s love with others. Oh, What a Beautiful Day! What a great service with everyone excited about the music by...

"One of the things I heard from friends, as we came to Election Day a little bit ago, was that they were voting in one way or the other so that laws could be...

"As we step into this holiday season, there are plenty of moments that remind us how interconnected we are as a church family. For multiple days this week, our youth...

"There’s no doubt in my mind that most people, believers or not, would like God to be more like magic. We would love for tough times, our looks, the traffic, the...

"Powerless means lacking power or authority to do something. It implies a state of helplessness or inability to influence a situation or outcome. However, through...

"Life is full! There are many blessings around us at Preschool.\n\nOur Annual Craft Fair was a great success. We raised $13, 133. We are thankful for all the...

"We all have been through something Geoff described last week: a permacrisis. It is a long period of great difficulty, confusion, or suffering that seems to have no...

"In their hearts, humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps. (Proverbs 16:9)\n\nThis intriguing proverb tells us that we can do all we can to...

Feel like you experience holiday weight gain every year? Instead of accepting it, try making smart choices as part of your holiday meals. Chances are you will avo...

Falls can lead to a loss of independence, but they are preventable. Fall prevention is important for older adults to continue living active and independent lives. Ea...